TAKES place in Carrickmacross newxt Sunday 19th May at 3pm. The Boys and Girls who have received their First Holy Communion this year from all surrounding Parishes are invited to walk in the Procession with their parents. The First Communion children are asked to assemble outside the main door of the Church at 2.45pm. We ask God’s blessing on our families, our homes, businesses, schools, health centres, factories, farms, sports facilities and indeed all aspects of life in our Parish. Mass for students

ON behalf of the Parish Pastoral Team we invite you to join us for the Vigil Mass on Saturday 1st June which will be prayed for you. On the night you will be given a special candle to take home with you to be lighted during your study time. We are also offering you a Prayer Sponsor who will accompany you during your exam time. If you wish to avail of this offer, please fill in the invitation sheet at the back of the Church, filling in your name, and taking home with you the Prayer for Examinations. Your names will be distributed next weekend to your sponsors. Blessing of the Graves

This year, the Blessing of the Graves takes place on Sunday July 14th at 11.00am. Domestic violence

TEARMANN Domestic Violence Service Monaghan provides a free confidential Information & Support Service to women who are or have experienced physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse in their relationship. Contact Tearmann on 047 72311 Monday – Friday 9.00 – 4.00 Killanny GFC.

JUNIORS Oram 0- 13 Killanny 3- 6. A smash and grab effort by Mark Conlon in the dying minutes of the game made sure that we left Oram with full points. A late late surge by Killanny and the quick thinking Peter Dooley flicked a high ball back out to the waiting Mark Conlon who slotted home to the back of the net to put us 2 points up and time almost up. Killanny 0-11 Emyvale 0-15 We lost out last Wednesday to a strong Emyvale outfit in Carrick despite a great effort from our lads. Under 14 Final

WE lost out heavily in this division 1 final played in Blackhill on Saturday evening last to a more physical and fancied Monaghan Harps side who were much more economical on the ball. Having to field six under 12 players we just not able to compete in this final. Thanks to Dermot Grimes and David Connolly for all their help during the year. Killanny Community Games

U12 Girls Gaelic Football: Well done to our victorious U12 girls who played a great game against Donaghmoyne in the County Final on Wednesday night, they now present Monaghan in the Ulster finals Best of Luck girls. Thank you to their manager Jimmy Mc Cahey. Pastoral Team Meeting is on THIS coming Tuesday 14th May 2013 at 8.30pm Senior Citizens

PLANS are underway for our Party on Sunday 26th of May. We will start Mass at 3pm, after which a full meal will be served. The meal will be followed by bingo and music. A church gate collection will be held on THIS Weekend so please support us. The Iontas Theatre

IS hosting The Bealtaine Film Tour 2013 on May 24th. “The Glenn Miller Story” will be shown on the big screen at 1.30pm in our theatre. Please note this is free admission and everyone is welcome. Coffee Morning

WILL be held in the Parish Hall after mass on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May, proceeds in aid of Aware & SOSAD. Please come along and support this worthy cause. GROW

IS a twelve Step Programme based on mutual support and a belief in recovery. Tuesday: 7-30 to 9-30 p.m., Iontas Community Centre, Castleblayney. Wednesday: 7-30 to 9-30 p.m. Solas Drop in St. Davnet’s, Monaghan.Info: 1890 474 474. Info Roseanna: 0860547472.

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